A blocked toilet is one of the most common plumbing problems in any home. Waste can't pass through the pipe, so the bowl fills instead of draining away. Since the bend inside a toilet is narrow, we use specialist tools built for that shape.
Most blockages come from too much toilet paper, wet wipes, or sanitary items. However, the real blockage can sit further along the pipe, not in the bowl itself. Finding the exact spot first means we avoid wasting time on the wrong fix.
We protect your bathroom floor and leave the area clean once the job is done. Since every blockage is different, a typical visit takes between 30 minutes and two hours.
We inspect the toilet pan and check nearby fixtures for related symptoms. This tells us whether the blockage sits in the toilet itself or further downstream in shared drainage.
We use specialist tools and, where needed, a CCTV drain camera to find the obstruction. Locating it precisely means we pick the right method the first time.
We clear the blockage with the right tool for the job — a plunger, a toilet auger, or a drain snake. Since each blockage is different, we match the method to what we find.
We flush the toilet several times to check the flow has returned to normal. While we're there, we check connected fixtures and leave the bathroom clean and dry.
The cost of unblocking a toilet depends on how severe the blockage is and where it sits, since a deeper blockage can need camera investigation to trace. Request a fixed-price quote online; we confirm the price before starting and there is no call-out fee.
A standard plunger may clear simple blockages caused by excess toilet paper. However, if the water level stays high or the blockage returns after plunging, you'll need professional equipment instead. Avoid chemical drain cleaners in toilets, since they can damage seals and rarely work on solid obstructions.
Recurring toilet blockages usually mean a partial obstruction further downstream — often tree root ingress, a displaced pipe joint, or scale build-up in older pipework. A CCTV drain survey can find the root cause, so we can fix it for good instead of clearing it again and again.
Most toilet blockages clear within 30 minutes to one hour. If the obstruction sits further along the drainage system, or needs camera investigation, the visit can take up to two hours. We always give you an estimated timeframe on arrival.